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Thatawaydad
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As a passionate explorer of the great outdoors, I have seamlessly blended my love for hiking and writing into the vibrant online platform, Thatawaydad.com.

Thatawaydad is more than just a website—I am committed to exploring the beauty of nature and sharin
A Musical Photo Montage of Tillis Park Christmas lights www.instagram.com/p/DSQFOlaj48j/ MORE INFORMATION AT: www.thatawaydad.com/winter-wonde...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
During the holiday season, the St. Louis Hills neighborhood along the 6500 block of Murdoch Avenue lights up with hundreds of strands of Christmas lights to become Candy Cane Lane. MORE AT: instagram.com/p/DSGTMrSj6yo/ #StLouis #candycanelane
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Candy Cane Lane in St. Louis Hills is a cherished neighborhood tradition that brings families and friends together to enjoy a spectacular holiday light display. This heartwarming display is made possi...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
During the holiday season, the St. Louis Hills neighborhood along the 6500 block of Murdoch Avenue lights up with hundreds of strands of Christmas lights to become Candy Cane Lane. MORE AT www.thatawaydad.com/seeing-chris...
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Garden and Grotto Walk at Our Lady of the Snows: Walk through gardens and through grottos at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., and in winter, see a huge lighting display. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/garden-and-g...
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Capitol Reef National Park features a canyon wall that resembles the U.S. Capitol, along with historic sites and home-made apple pie, and is located in Utah’s south-central desert. www.thatawaydad.com/one-day-at-c...
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Video Tour of Canyonlands National Park www.instagram.com/p/DRLc8GoDH5x/
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November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The Island in the Sky at Canyonlands National Park sits high on a 1500-foot mesa, and the name really fits; it is fantastic to see. MORE AT www.thatawaydad.com/one-day-at-c...
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive rock fins, and giant balanced rocks. (Due to the government shutdown, your experience might be different.) www.thatawaydad.com/one-day-at-a...
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Take a walk through Elsah, a 19th-century village of Victorian cottages on the Great River Road, Illinois Highway 100, 40 minutes north of St. Louis.

The village is in a narrow valley tucked between towering river bluffs along the Mississippi River. MORE AT www.thatawaydad.com/stroll-throu...
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Explore Bellefontaine Cemetery and find the limestone mausoleum built for beer baron Adolphus Busch and the grave of the famous explorer William Clark. instagram.com/p/DQVHvOMD3Yl/ Also more at: www.thatawaydad.com/tour-of-bell...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Take a Walk Through the Trees at Bethalto Arboretum-- Follow a paved path that winds through 150 different types of trees and plants at the Bethalto Arboretum in Illinois. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/take-a-walk-...
October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’ve been selected as an author in the upcoming release: "Tales of the (314), Gateway Moments and First Impressions".
We’ll be having a book signing on Wednesday, November 12
7:00pm – 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
The HEIGHTS Community Center
8001 Dale Ave., Richmond Heights, MO 63117
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Playground Fun and Hike by a Rocky Stream at Crestwood Park: Take a hike crossing back and forth over a pebble-filled creek, and then let the kids play on a unique playground at Crestwood Park.MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/playground-f...
October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Broemelsiek Park Offers Free Corn Maze-- Find your way around a free corn maze and check out 19th-century farm equipment at the Agriculture Educational Garden at Broemlsiek Park north of Defiance, Mo. www.thatawaydad.com/broemelsiek-...
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Walk the Centennial Greenway’s Ackert Walkway, starting from the Delmar Loop, where you’ll find the “Father of Rock and Roll” Chuck Berry statue, and then explore the Washington University campus. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/centennial-g...
September 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
VIDEO OF A HIKE AT RIVERWOODS PARK IN BRIDGETON -- www.instagram.com/p/DOv6QfXDa_c/
September 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Hiking through rocky terrain and enjoying views from an overlook of forested hills is part of a day on the Beulah Trail in Greensfelder Park.

The St. Louis County Park, spanning 1,734 acres, is situated on Allenton Road, north of Six Flags. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/greensfelder...
September 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hamilton Hollow Trail is a short hike through the tallest trees in Cuivre River State Park, which is located north of Troy, Missouri.

This is a 0.9-mile hike on a natural surface with an elevation gain of 92 feet. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/cuivre-river...
September 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Video Tour of Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area in St. Charles County, waterfowl soar above your head, and deer splash through swamp grass. www.instagram.com/p/DN3MgbZ2jxA/
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At Marais Temps Clair Conservation Area in St. Charles County, waterfowl soar above your head and deer splash through swamp grass.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Video Tour of the Mustang Trail at Greensfelder Park www.instagram.com/p/DNYxMg9PUns/
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August 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Greensfelder Park: Take Mustang Trail to a Hidden Pool-- Take a hike along the Mustang Trail at Greensfelder Park near Eureka, which leads to a clear pool of water by a rocky brook. MORE AT: thatawaydad.com/greensfelder...
August 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Along the Lakeside Trail, you will see blooming flowers and wildlife at Cuivre River State Park, located north of Troy, Missouri.
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August 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
At Paul A. Schroeder Park in Manchester, MO, walkers can view a unique statue in the center of a waterfall and pass by a large aquatic park. MORE AT www.thatawaydad.com/find-a-water...
July 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Millennium Park: An ornate Victorian Italianate house, an expansive playground, and a nature area are sights to see along this Millennium Park walk in Creve Coeur.

IMORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/millennium-p...
July 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM